Walnut Creek Guide Emergency Services

Walnut Creek does a lot to protect its residents’ high quality of life, and one of the ways it does so is with accessible and well-equipped emergency services. From fires to crimes to medical emergencies, there are systems in place for helping you in your time of need. In the case of a natural disaster, the city even has an Emergency Management Plan.
While your first response in the case of any emergency you should be to first dial 911. However, if you need a specific type of assistance, read below.

Disaster Relief:
While a Citizen Corps training program is available, not everyone will have the time or desire to participate in Community Emergency Response Team training. However, there are many ways you can prepare your family. Visit these sites to see what you can do.

Prepare.Org (hosted by the American Red Cross)
This website is filled with information about preparing for a wide range of Bay Area hazards, including fires, earthquakes and floods. You’ll learn the tips you need for preparing you and your family for such occurrences.

Are You Ready?
This source was created by FEMA for preparing individuals, families and the community for many different kinds of disasters.

Protect your Business
Another FEMA created site, this website offers practical tips for preparing your business for emergencies, whether they’re natural or manmade.

Governors Office of Emergency Services
The state of California’s State Government has put together this official emergency preparedness website as a way to inform the people with up-to-date emergency bulletins and other resources.